Academic Advisor - 496761

Job no: 496761
Work type: Staff - Full-Time
Location: Main Campus - Academic
Categories: Full-Time, None, Academic, Administrative Support

Title:Academic Advisor

Department Org: UnderGrad Studies - 101430

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: Main Campus - Academic

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: $38,674 - $48,382

Job Description:

This role serves as the primary advisor to all Neff College of Business Undergraduate academic programs assigned to them. They are to provide quality student customer service and academic advising for all enrolled students. Services provided can include but not limited to: Advising, career planning, mock interviews, test prep options, application essays, letters of recommendation, GPA assessments, plans of study, student record reviews, curriculum & program planning, progression & graduation, course registration, reviewing of transcripts, faculty resolution of academic problems/concerns, participation in orientation events, college tours, and other student activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Previous experience in working in a university environment is required.
• Knowledge, skills, and competencies required for this job include:

o Good written and verbal communication required.
o Critical thinking for creation of logic relative to system programming
o Effective Decision-making and critical thinking skills required.
o Must be meticulous and have ability to keep organized and accurate records.
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
o Demonstrated computer skills required including desktop publishing and the ability to create, analyze, and use report derived from databases.
o Understanding of curriculum process.
o Must possess the ability to advocate for the student while maintaining integrity of academic programs.
o Ability to understand, navigate, and run reports in BANNER or other student records systems required; previous experience with these is strongly preferred.
o High ethical standards and fairness required.
o Ability to work in high pressure situations and multitask priorities required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.

Degree in Advising, Counseling, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs in higher education is preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of academic advising is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.